Walker walks back Daniels endorsement report...

Published 8:46 am, Friday, May 13, 2011

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's office is disputing a CBS News report that Walker has pledged his support to Daniels if the Hoosier governor runs for president.

"Gov. Walker has spoken positively about Gov. Daniels, but has not pledged his support to any candidate or potential candidate," said Chris Schrimpf, Walker's communications director.

Walker is the second Republican governor to take issue with the CBS report, which also indicated that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush intend to endorse Daniels if he enters the 2012 race.

Christie spokeswoman Maria Comella told POLITICO it was "premature" to talk about endorsing for 2012, insisting that Christie "hasn't even made a decision as to whether or not he is going to endorse, let alone whom."